The Moon Run 5k
- Date Sun 6th December 2026
- Time 5:30PM EST
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at The Moon Run 5k, happening on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at the picturesque Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville, Knox! This exciting event features a 5k race and a 1-mile fun run/walk, all set against the enchanting backdrop of moonlight. Participants are encouraged to don their headlamps, flashlights, and glow sticks to help illuminate the greenways as they run for a great cause—the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, which supports global missions.
The festivities kick off with packet pickup starting at 4:30 PM, leading up to the race beginning at 5:30 PM. The 5k course is an invigorating out-and-back route that takes you along the scenic greenway, while the 1-mile course offers a delightful loop around the soccer fields. With award divisions for various age groups, everyone has a chance to shine! Don’t miss this opportunity to light up the night and make a difference in the world while enjoying a fantastic community atmosphere. Sign up early to secure your event shirt, as supplies are limited!
The festivities kick off with packet pickup starting at 4:30 PM, leading up to the race beginning at 5:30 PM. The 5k course is an invigorating out-and-back route that takes you along the scenic greenway, while the 1-mile course offers a delightful loop around the soccer fields. With award divisions for various age groups, everyone has a chance to shine! Don’t miss this opportunity to light up the night and make a difference in the world while enjoying a fantastic community atmosphere. Sign up early to secure your event shirt, as supplies are limited!
Organiser's Description
Join Wallace Memorial Church at Victor Ashe Park on Sunday, December 6, 2026 to help raise support for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering which will be used to support global missions.
The 5k race and 1mile fun run/walk will be held at Victor Ashe Park by the light of the Moon. Head lamps, flashlights, glow sticks and night time running gear is encouraged. Let's light up the greenways!
Packet Pickup will begin Sunday, December 6th at 4:30pm at the Victor Ashe pavilion and the race will start at 5:30pm.
The courses start and finish at the Victor Ashe Pavilion. The 5k race course is an out and back on the greenway, running along the frisbee golf course, connecting to the cross walk to the Northwest Middle School Greenway, looping around the lower loop and coming back. Finish Line is in front of the pavilion. The 1 mile course goes almost completely around the Victor Ashe Soccer Fields and then turns around and comes back to the start finish line area in front of the pavilion.
Anyone registering after November 8, 2026 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on November 9 and when the shirts run out in the RunSignUp system, there will be no more shirts.
5K Race Award Divisions are planned for Ages 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & up.
The 5k race and 1mile fun run/walk will be held at Victor Ashe Park by the light of the Moon. Head lamps, flashlights, glow sticks and night time running gear is encouraged. Let's light up the greenways!
Packet Pickup will begin Sunday, December 6th at 4:30pm at the Victor Ashe pavilion and the race will start at 5:30pm.
The courses start and finish at the Victor Ashe Pavilion. The 5k race course is an out and back on the greenway, running along the frisbee golf course, connecting to the cross walk to the Northwest Middle School Greenway, looping around the lower loop and coming back. Finish Line is in front of the pavilion. The 1 mile course goes almost completely around the Victor Ashe Soccer Fields and then turns around and comes back to the start finish line area in front of the pavilion.
Anyone registering after November 8, 2026 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on November 9 and when the shirts run out in the RunSignUp system, there will be no more shirts.
5K Race Award Divisions are planned for Ages 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & up.
Races
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5k Race Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 6th December 2026 (5:30PM EST)
$38.10
This timed race will start and finish at the pavilion at Victor Ashe Park and run on the paved greenways through the frisbee golf course to the lower loop of the Northwest Middle School greenway and back. Course is approximately 3.1miles and is non-certified. This race will have overall and age group awards. -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 6th December 2026 (5:30PM EST)
$32.80
This non-timed course will be a partial lap and back on the paved greenway around the soccer fields at Victor Ashe Park. This course is approximately 1 mile and is non certified. This fun run/walk will not be timed and will not have awards.
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4901 Bradshaw Road, Knoxville, 37912, TN, United States
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